The Reserve Bank of India commends states for fiscal deficit reduction but urges adherence to the ‘golden rule’ of financing current expenditure with current revenue. The RBI also criticizes excessive subsidies and cash transfers, advocating for rationalization and outcome-based budgeting for better resource allocation and developmental impact.
Mcap of top-10 most valued firms slumps Rs 4.95 lakh cr; TCS, Reliance hardest hit
The combined market valuation of all the top-10 most valued firms plunged Rs 4,95,061 crore last week, in line with a bearish trend in equities,